Paul Dessau
1894–1979 (age 85)
Biography
Paul Dessau was a renowned German composer whose innovative works significantly influenced twentieth-century music. Born in 1894, he developed a distinctive compositional voice that engaged with both traditional and modernist musical traditions, creating works of lasting artistic importance.
Dessau's contributions to music extended across multiple genres and forms, establishing him as a major figure in contemporary classical composition. He was interred in Dorotheenstadt Cemetery, reflecting his prominence in German cultural life and his enduring legacy in the world of music.